Maryland Library Named Library of the Year

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) names Harford Community College Library as the 2024 Federal Depository Library of the Year. The Bel Air, MD library was selected for its excellent promotion of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and FDLP digital and physical resources. In addition, Harford Community College has been actively engaged with the transition to a digital FDLP. 

“We in the library community have watched the staff at Harford Community College Library elevate the FDLP, generate awareness of Government information for students, and engage in FDLP events,” said GPO Superintendent of Documents Scott Matheson. “In addition, Harford Community College serves as a leader amongst FDLP libraries at community colleges. I congratulate all the wonderful staff at Harford Community College Library on this well-deserved award.”

“It is a true honor for the Harford Community College Library to be named as FDLP Library of the Year,” said Lois Entner, Director, Library, Harford Community College. “This award is a testament to the dedication and passion of not only our current Library staff, but also those who have worked throughout the past 57 years that the Library has been a part of the FDLP program. I am proud of the hard work our staff puts in every day for our community and grateful they are being recognized in such a special way.”

Harford Community College Library promotes the FDLP through engaging campus activities and library displays. It works to generate awareness and usage of FDLP resources through events for National Library Week, Constitution Day, and much more. The library boasts a well-curated collection of Federal depository resources to meet the needs of its campus. Its staff is known for being well-trained with processing Government documents.